varrer

to sweep

v ɐ ʁ e ɾ
varr sweep + er 2nd-conjugation infinitive
verb · 1st-person singular / 3rd-person singular, future tense Rare #28,689
to sweep Can also be used figuratively in the expression varrer algo para debaixo do tapete, meaning to hide or ignore a problem.
PO: Vou varrer a cozinha agora.
EN: I'm going to sweep the kitchen now.
Conjugation of varrer
varrer
Subjunctive future
SingularPlural
First varrer —
Third varrer —
Present

Não podemos varrer esse problema pra debaixo do tapete.

We can’t sweep this problem under the rug.

Após encher os balões, poderia varrer a sala?

After inflating the balloons, could you sweep the room?

Mary quer varrer a casa.

Mary wants to sweep the house.

Papai, posso varrer?

Dad, can I sweep?

— Dor e Glória (2019)

Acabei de varrer a casa.

I just finished sweeping the house.

— Ainda Estou Aqui (2024)

Tom pegou uma vassoura e começou a varrer.

Tom picked up a broom and started sweeping.

Precisa varrer a entrada.

The entrance needs to be swept.

— Faça a Coisa Certa (1989)

Tenho de varrer o meu quarto.

I have to sweep my room.

A primavera no norte envia ventos fortes para varrer as estradas.

Spring in the north sends strong winds that sweep across the roads.

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